When the death of superman is 4 issues away, that issue has 4 panels on every page. The death and return of superman omnibus includes the bestselling trade paperbacks the death of superman and the return of superman, as well as portions of world without a superman, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights. Dc claims that this is the number 1 selling graphic novel of all time. Reprints of these collections were published in 2003, 1998, and 2004, respectively, while a recolored edition of the death of superman was released in 20. Remembering the death of superman superworld comics. The death of superman story from dc comics is one of the most famous and instantly recognisable events in all of comic book history, i challenge. Death of superman story arc when the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Superman the death of superman tpb 1993 1st edition 1st edition 1st printing. The death of superman is the story of superman s confrontation with his greatest enemy, the beast called doomsday. The best buy graphic novel includes the last four chapters of simonsons digital comic.
Superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named. One neat thing is that as the issues go along, the number of panels on each page goes down. The silver age of comic books was a special time of relative innocence, an innocence which often gets rattled by the more brutally realistic concepts of modern comics. When the alien monster doomsday surfaces on earth, superman may be the only hero powerful enough to save the planet from doomsdays wrath. Its an epic trilogy, and it leaves you wanting more. The death of superman set comics general cgc comic. The death of superman, out today on bluray and dvd, is rather explicitly an attempt by warner bros. The death of superman is a crossover story event featured in dc comics supermanrelated. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics killed their greatest hero is collected here.
A description of tropes appearing in death of superman. The death and return of superman multiple printing saga. The completed multiissue story arc was given the title the death and return of superman the storylines premise is as simple as its title. The death of superman is a comic book storyline culminating in superman vol. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. In 1999 kitchen sink press and dc comics published a hardcover collection of the first years of the daily and sunday superman comic strip after several years of prior negotiations between greg goldstein of idw publishing and dc comics with the goal of getting the reprinting rights to the superman, batman and wonder woman comic strips, a deal was struck in 20 to finally include. The death and return of superman was a well fleshed out story. A good riveting story especially as the tome of the book is preinternet so has a more of natural feel. My journey into this wonderful hobby began in early 1994, when i found the death of superman graphic novel at kroger, i was 11 years old then. Death of superman reading order complete trilogy comic book. Dawn of justice 2016 draws narrative elements from doomsday. The death of superman doomsday limited collectors set. This comic set features the first appearances of doomsday and the death of superman. Superman is rightfully viewed as an inspirational ideal, both in the pages of the comics and in the real world killing him, really, would.
What is the value of a 1993 superman comic funeral for a. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. For a person who has never been overly fond of the superman comic s the novel the death and life of superman is a superb read. Everything you need to know about dcs biggest event. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the justice league is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground. The death of superman comic january 1, 1993 by dan jurgens author, illustrator, brett breeding illustrator. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Both black and white comics death of superman comic.
Superman 75 memorial set unopened dc comics 1992 death of. I am selling my personal collection and up for auction is an eight book set of the death of superman run from 1992. How the death of superman changed my concept of what a. Death of superman comic set man of steel 17,18 and more. It starts with superman aiding the underworlders in their struggle against a group who wants to kill them, in that issue you see doomsday escape his underground cell and make his way to the surface. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. I feel like they got to tell the story they wanted to within the time constraints that they had. Every comic book issue in the death of superman and return of superman story arc, collected here in chronological reading order. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The story that drew national media attention when dc comics. Superman the death of superman hc 2015 dc book and dvd. This comic event mirrored the real time death of superman cocreator artist, joe shuster july 10, 1914 july 30, 1992. The only hope that superman has is to give everything he has in order to stop the monster and save those he loves. Superman the death of superman limited collectors set.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Doomsday, which was a nice addition to a already good movie. Dc comics book and dvd set, death and return of superman part hcdvd, superman. The famous cover of the death of superman in 1992, dc comics was searching for the next big comic book moment, and believed they had it. This limited collectors set is still in still in plastic, it has never been opened from original packaging. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. The death of superman tells a striking story about an epic clash of titans, and ultimately a tragic loss of a savior, of hope, and for many readers, of innocence. The death of superman storyline, saw superman, the iconic dc super hero fall in battle to the villain doomsday. Heres a summary for those who would like a refresher before the movie hits the screens.
Mongul to destroy coast city before setting his sights on metropolis. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Animation to right a wrong created by the underwhelming semispectacle of superman. It was moderately valuable at one point, provided that it remained sealed in its black plastic bag and contained the mourning armband. Death of superman by daniel hazelwood, dc comics staff and louise simonson 2011, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. To perform the titular task, writer dan jurgens created a. I had heard of this event but i was so late to the party that it was over. My favorite part of this gift set was the figurine that came with it. You can see where the latest superman movies, in particular, batman vs superman, drew its inspiration from. This book collects the entire story of supermans epic battle with doomsday ending in the death of the man of steel. One of the toughest of these was the graphic novel the death of superman, a series which shook the convictions of many silver age comic book fans to their. The price of the death of superman comic book will vary depending on the condition.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. But it soon becomes apparent that only superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed doomsday. Known as the biggest story ever, in which superman finally meets his match and battles to protect the city that he loves from the monster known. New listing dc 1993 2 jan 75 superman the death of superman comic book. A comic book story not a movie or television adaptation was the topic of discussion on the 6 oclock news, and i had never seen that before.